Even after 2 written and produced album in 2008 (Before the Dawn's Soundscape of Silence and The Final Harvest's The End) there was something stirring beneath the surface and from that abyss rose the Black Sun Aeon debut album DARKNESS WALKS BESIDE ME.
Beside the solo nature of the band a session live line-up is already gathered amongst the few and honoured that are giving their voice to the album as guest vocalists: Tomi Koivusaari (Amorphis), Ville Sorvali (Moonsorrow), Mynni Luukkainen (Sotajumala) and Mikko HeikkilΓ€ (Sinamore).
In January 2013, Tuomas Saukkonen put all of his ongoing bands and projects to rest, including Black Sun Aeon, and announced the beginning of Wolfheart.
Cold
Black Sun Aeon Lyrics
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I can't recall
The last summer before the fall
The final winter that followed
When days turned cold
Marked the aeon of
The black sun
Expired
Dark it became
To mark that I was replaced
In my memories
I still see a glimpse of the sun
The blazing star
Remembrance from a far
Dying sun on fire
I won't surrender
Not going to crawl
Remind that I conquered all
Dark case of blizzards
That follow the years to come
Started the aeon of
The dead sun
The everlasting flame
Expired
Dark it became
To mark that I was replaced
In my memories
I still see a glimpse of the sun
The blazing star
Remembrance from a far
Dying sun on fire
The lyrics of Black Sun Aeon's song "Cold" speak to a sense of loss and nostalgia for a time gone by, specifically the last summer before a monumental shift represented by the fall and the final winter that followed. The imagery of the sun serves as a metaphor for this change, marking the onset of what the singer describes as the aeon of the black sun and later, the dead sun. The idea of an aeon, or age, suggests a long period of time, perhaps one marked by difficulty, which is echoed in the dark, cold imagery of the lyrics.
Interestingly, the singer is not giving up, despite the bleakness of the imagery. He resolved to not surrender and not crawl, reminding himself that he has conquered all. Presumably, this is a source of strength that will sustain him through the harsh winter that is to come. The memories of the blazing sun serve as a touchstone to the past, a time before the darkness descended, and the beautiful imagery of the dying sun on fire suggests that even in darkness there can be beauty.
One interpretation of the lyrics could be a rumination on the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The sun, which has been a constant throughout human history, serves as a powerful symbol of this idea. The passing of aeons and the shift from the black sun to the dead sun suggest that the singer is grappling with ideas of mortality and impermanence. Despite this, he finds a source of strength and hope in memories of the past, suggesting that even in the darkest of times, there can be a glimmer of light.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't remember
My memory fails me
I can't recall
I am unable to bring back to mind
The last summer before the fall
The final season before the end
The final winter that followed
The concluding coldness that succeeded
When days turned cold
The time when warmth surrendered
Marked the aeon of
Began the era of
The black sun
The absence of light
The everlasting flame
The undying fire
Expired
Vanished
Dark it became
Filled with shadows
To mark that I was replaced
To signify my replacement
In my memories
Deep in my recollections
I still see a glimpse of the sun
A fleeting sight of light
The blazing star
The shining sphere
Remembrance from a far
A memory from a distance
Dying sun on fire
A fading star engulfed in flames
I won't surrender
I refuse to give up
Not going to crawl
I will not submit
Remind that I conquered all
Remember that I overcame every obstacle
Dark case of blizzards
The gloomy situation of heavy snowstorms
That follow the years to come
That will continue in the future
Started the aeon of
Began the era of
The dead sun
The extinguished star
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Willcawe
This probably shot up to the best song I've ever listened to.
klaudia wallner
Tuomas Saukonen is one of the best musicans of Finland!!
Everblack96
Everytime when I'm listening to this I feel much better. I can't describe that feeling...when I listen to this. Thank you Tuomas for such a beautifull song!!!!!!
Njiekovic
Tuomas is a master of atmospheric metal!
Josiah Koehn
This is mad good! I'll have to check out the rest of the album!
clau6873
The album it's awesome !
Dark Tranquillity
Love it!!
klaudia wallner
Super, one of the best of the 2 albums of black sun aeon!!!
Dave Buchner
a true masterpiece..
CRONICAS OSCURAS
Una excelente cancion